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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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